Bathrooms and toilets; they don’t occupy must space in our minds, let alone our homes, don’t you think?
Be honest here; how frequently do you think about this area of your house, especially when you’re renovating your home? No matter the carefully curated interior design you have in your home, bathrooms and toilets are often the last on the list, confined to the ‘functional’ rather than ‘fun’ list, and not demanding of much ‘financial’ attention because of it.
But this shouldn’t be the case. Whether it’s you or your guests, feeling comfortable and relaxed while using your bathroom makes everything go more smoothly. Now, you might think that just fixing and patching up certain elements of the bathroom will do the job. But sometimes a full redesign is what’s in order.
If you’re still not convinced, then here are 6 reasons why you should get bathroom redesign or replacement.
THE BATHROOM HAS A DATED LOOK (AND NOT IN A GOOD WAY)
The same bathroom setting can get a little boring to look at when you spend each day sitting on the can contemplating it.
Now, when we say, ‘dated look’, we don’t mean traditional or retro style bathrooms. These designs are hard to beat and seemingly always in fashion. In this case, a ‘dated look’ might mean a bathroom with a lino floor, an Artex ceiling or one with a wafer-thin bath tub.
What’s more, bathrooms with perpetual mould and dampness that never go away are an indication that, structurally, things are past their best.
Bathrooms, just like any other room in your house, have a lifespan. When the bathroom has been used beyond its lifespan, signs of depletion can quickly lead to more concerning structural issues. Ideally, bathroom redesign or replacement should happen before these problems permeate too thoroughly. It might be wise, at this stage, to look at things such as bathroom flooring renovation trends to inform a future refresh of your space.
YOU WANT TO EXPAND YOUR BATHROOM
Perhaps your preference for showers is a thing of the past, and now you just can’t live without a bath? Or, your family is expanding and you’re keen to make the bathroom sink more child friendly? Tastes and needs change, and if you’re keen to expand your bathroom, then a full replacement is the only way to do so.
Your bathroom is an important space in your home, after all, offering great comfort and relaxation in your hour (or even your five minutes) of need. Accordingly, if you plan on expanding your bathroom, you should find the best products for a full bathroom installation, in order to ensure that everything goes smoothly and with the necessary quality to provide endurance and longevity in this most personal of spaces.
But before you do that, you should first decide how you want your bathroom to look after the renovation.
FUTURE PROOFING
Another reason to redesign your bathroom is to make it more elderly-friendly. Maybe, you have your elderly parents living with you or perhaps you’re thinking of your own future?
The experts at Bathroom Fitters Worcester tell us that wetrooms might be the ideal option in such cases. They say that ‘’wetrooms are essentially shower spaces that have no shower tray to step over and are at the same level as the bathroom floor. As such they allow accessibility for wheelchairs and bars or rails can easily be installed to provide stability.’’
FREQUENT BATHROOM ISSUES
Nope, we’re not referring to that ever increasing regularity with which you wake in the night needing a pee, but rather issues with the bathroom itself…
Old bathrooms and toilets tend to suffer from more frequent plumbing issues, such as leaks, clogged drains, a constantly running toilet or a dripping tap. You might think that it’s cheaper to call a plumber every time you have a plumbing issue, but that’s not always the case.
Calling a plumber frequently will only cut into any disposable income you have, which could instead be spent on addressing the issue for good through a new fitting. So, getting a complete redesign and fitting will be far more beneficial in the long term.
SELLING YOUR HOUSE
If you have decided to sell your house, then there are various changes you can make to maximise the chance of you getting the price you’re asking for. Sure, a modern kitchen will get you more offers, and an extension pulls in the potential buyers, but so will a recently renovated and redesigned bathroom.
If you sell your home with an old bathroom, the buyer might want to knock down the price because they will invest in installing a new bathroom. This will not play in your favour as a seller. You certainly want the full price and high return on your investment. Hence, before you put up your house for sale, make sure you have redesigned your bathroom. Interestingly, according to experts, a new bathroom can add around 5% onto your home’s value.
RECENTLY MOVED TO A NEW HOUSE
Have you recently moved into a new home? Does it have an old bathroom? Made the mistake of buying a house without first scrutinising the above tip?
Don’t worry. If you don’t want to use the same old bathroom that was used by the previous owners, with all the marks and stains they’ve left behind, then a bathroom replacement might be a wise move.
Now you’ve made your decision, we move on to the preparation stage. Fortunately, there’s an article for that, too; check out these 5 simple tips to make your bathroom renovation a breeze.